A popular early ripening variety is the Shchelkovsky early tomato: description and characteristics of tomatoes

Tomato "Shchelkovsky early": description of the variety

The tomato variety “Shchelkovsky Early” belongs to the extra-early varieties, since from sowing the seeds to the ripening of the fruits, it takes from 85 to 100 days. The height of standard determinate bushes of this tomato ranges from 30 to 35 centimeters. This variety is not a hybrid, and it can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouses. This variety of tomatoes is not susceptible to diseases. This variety of tomatoes is characterized by high yield.

The main advantages of the “Shchelkovo early” tomato can be called:

• Disease resistance.
• High yield.
• Universal purpose of tomatoes.
• Possibility of growing both in open ground and in greenhouses, as well as on the balcony.

The disadvantages of this variety are the small size of the fruits and the fact that it is somewhat outdated. The main feature of this type of tomato is its fast and friendly yield. Its compact bushes can grow even in dense plantings.

As for the yield of other varieties, you will find this information in the table:

We bring to your attention articles about high-yielding and disease-resistant tomato varieties. And also about tomatoes that are resistant to late blight and about effective methods of protection against this disease.

Growing technique

This variety grows in all regions of Russia, in greenhouses, window sills, balconies and on the street above. The main requirement for growing crops is the maximum provision of lighting and heat. Basic tips for combining seedlings with agricultural technology:

1. Seeds must be added to the soil around the beginning of spring. They must be placed in the soil to a depth of 1.5-2 cm. The soil for sowing is bought ready-made in the store, that is (i.e.) prepared independently by mixing sand, soil, and turf in equal parts.
2. Containers with seeds are stored in a lighted room at a temperature of 20 - 25C.
3. Watering should be moderate, but correct, with lukewarm water in the morning or late evening. In dry weather it is necessary to pour buckets every day. After each watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil around the bush.
4. When the first pairs of leaves appear on the sprouted seedlings, you need to dig about 5 cm deep after abundant watering.
5. If there are too many fruits for one bush, the branches may break, and in this case the bush will still require a garter.
6. Seedlings should be planted in unheated greenhouses, hotbeds or open ground in early May. The stems are lowered into the soil to a depth of at least 10 cm, the distance between the bushes should be approximately 50 cm, and the rows should be placed 30 cm from each other.

Characteristics

• The fruits of Shchelkovsky early tomatoes have a round shape and a smooth surface.
• Red tomatoes.
• They have a classic taste with a slight sourness.
• Weight ranges from 40 to 60 grams.
• These tomatoes contain an average amount of dry matter.
• They have a small number of nests.
• These tomatoes are not suitable for long-term storage.

According to the method of consumption, Shchelkovsky early is a universal variety. Its fruits are consumed fresh, and also used for pickling and preservation.

And in the table below you will find such characteristics as the weight of fruits of other tomato varieties:

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the variety are:

• high resistance to sudden temperature changes and some diseases;
• good transportability;
• universal purpose (can be used for fresh consumption and for homemade preparations);
• resistance to heat and drought;
• stable and friendly yield of the crop;
• compactness of the bush;
• possibility of growing in dense plantings and in containers;
• no need to form and tie stems/tassels;
• the possibility of collecting seeds for further use.

Seeds can only be removed from the ripest healthy tomatoes.

The disadvantages of the early Shchelkovsky tomato include the inability to store the fruits fresh for a long time and the relatively low yield compared to hybrids. Sometimes the small size of the fruit is also considered a disadvantage, but this is a feature of all ultra-early tomatoes.

Table: comparison of Shchelkovsky early with other standard tomatoes

• Open ground;
• greenhouses

Photo

We bring to your attention several photographs of the Shchelkovsky Early tomato variety:

Recommendations for cultivation

These tomatoes can be grown in all regions of the Russian Federation. The Shchelkovsky early tomato is a light-loving and heat-loving crop. The optimal period for sowing seeds for seedlings is mid-March. The seeds need to be buried two centimeters into the ground, and the optimal temperature for their germination is from +20 to +25 degrees.

As soon as two or three full leaves appear on the seedlings, dive them to a depth of 5 centimeters. You can sow seeds directly into open ground in mid-May. Planting of seedlings in film greenhouses without heating, greenhouses and shelters is also carried out in May. In this case, the depth to which the main stem is rooted in the ground should be 10-12 centimeters.

The distance between plants should be 50 centimeters, and between rows - 30 centimeters. The early Shchelkovsky tomato does not require pinching or gartering! Caring for plants consists of regular watering, special attention to which should be paid before flowering, the formation of ovaries and at the beginning of fruit ripening, weeding and loosening the soil, as well as applying complex fertilizers.

Growing technique

This variety grows in all regions of Russia, in greenhouses, window sills, balconies and on the street above. The main requirement for growing crops is the maximum provision of lighting and heat. Basic tips for combining seedlings with agricultural technology:

1. Seeds must be added to the soil around the beginning of spring. They must be placed in the soil to a depth of 1.5-2 cm. The soil for sowing is bought ready-made in the store, that is (i.e.) prepared independently by mixing sand, soil, and turf in equal parts.
2. Containers with seeds are stored in a lighted room at a temperature of 20 - 25C.
3. Watering should be moderate, but correct, with lukewarm water in the morning or late evening. In dry weather it is necessary to pour buckets every day. After each watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil around the bush.
4. When the first pairs of leaves appear on the sprouted seedlings, you need to dig about 5 cm deep after abundant watering.
5. If there are too many fruits for one bush, the branches may break, and in this case the bush will still require a garter.
6. Seedlings should be planted in unheated greenhouses, hotbeds or open ground in early May. The stems are lowered into the soil to a depth of at least 10 cm, the distance between the bushes should be approximately 50 cm, and the rows should be placed 30 cm from each other.

Tomatoes of this variety grow in any region of Russia, in greenhouses, window sills, balconies and on the street. The main requirement for growing crops is the maximum provision of lighting and heat. Basic tips on agricultural technology for seedlings:

1. Seeds must be added to the soil around the beginning of spring. They should be placed in the soil to a depth of 1.5-2 cm. Soil for sowing is purchased ready-made in the store or prepared independently by mixing sand, soil, and turf in equal parts.
2. Containers with seeds are stored in a lighted room at a temperature of 20 - 25C.
3. Watering should be moderate but regular, with lukewarm water in the morning or late evening. In dry weather it is necessary to water daily. After each watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil around the bush.
4. When the first pairs of leaves appear on the sprouted seedlings, you need to pick to a depth of about 5 cm after abundant watering.
5. If there are too many fruits on one bush, the branches may break, and then the bush will still require a garter.
6. Seedlings should be planted in unheated greenhouses, hotbeds or open ground in early May. The stems are lowered into the soil to a depth of at least 10 cm, the distance between the bushes should be approximately 50 cm, and the rows should be placed 30 cm from one another.

Video

The video tells how to grow very early tomatoes. These recommendations are perfect for the Shchelkovsky Early variety:

In the table below you will find links to informational articles about tomato varieties with different ripening periods:

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